The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-10-13


ally. The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, Maj. G. ID. Boyd
ston; V.-P., Lieut.. p. X. Bonebrake; Sec, Capt.
5. ). Pierce; Treas, Serg't Allen Hamriek.
Executive Committee, Lieut.. III. l.. Bousquit,
Lieut. o. j. Kendig, Geo. w. Schmidt, Frank
Smith, Henry Aiken and WV. Craddiek. The
next Reunion will be held at Knoxville.
Tho third Reunion of the survivors of the
9th Iowa will be held at Cedar Rapids Oct. 10
and 20.
KANSAS.
"Comrade," Vine Creek: The soldiers and
sailors of Ottawa County held their annual
Reunion Sept. - and % in Markleys Grove, at
Minneapolis which was "a grand success. Early
in the day the old boys began coming in from
all directions. They came by railroad, in
wagons, in bugges, on horseback and a-foOt,
many bringing with them their wives and
families. Almost all brought extra rations-
soft bread, cakes, pies and Misunderstanding be-
come too tony or physically untitled to subsist
upon the fare-cOtiee, tack, beans and beef
provided by the committee. The Arrangements
for the Reunion were under charge of Kenesaw
Post. The following Posts were represented in
force Wilderness, No. 1l6, DelphOs; Ohio Grove,
I7s, of Ohio Grove Reed, 3sl, of Vine Creek
Bennington, 2l5. OF Bennington, and Griffin,
2S6 OF Ada. There were present many COM
radcs from other Posts, and very many old SOL
dIerS who, we sorry to say, are not men,
bers of the GAR. Meetings were held in the
afternoon of the 22d and the forenoon and after
noon of the Odd, also Campfire the evening of
the I'D at which the old vets were entertained
with good speaking and excellent music.
Among the speakers was Comrade Tim Me-
Carthy, Auditor of State, who enjoys the dis
tinctIOn of being one of the few soldiers living
who was in at the beginning and at the cnd-at
Sumter and AppOmattox. In the evening Co.
G., 18th regiment, State Militia came into camp
Il
upon the camp by the kresky Light Guard,
supported by company OF GAR men. The
sham skirmish was good representation of
the realty, ard reminded US OF the old times.
Sleep WAS not permitted in camp, except to
those who were deaf. From retreat until re-
veille we had music; there were songs by glee
clubs, songs with drum accompaniment, drum
solos and music by q full band. There was
speaking aud cheering by those who do not ap-
preeiate music, while in groups around the
many campfres old soldiers were engaged in
the pleasing pastime of swapping lies" AS
many good people in the city were wasting
their time IN sleep and missing all the fun we
considerably divided our forces about mid
night and sent detachment to the city to
favor the citizens with a share of the music.
They were favored until about a. M, when
the party returned to camp in time to take part
ia the exercises OF the ed. At 0 a. M. the cere-
mOny Of guard mounting was gone through
with in a creditable manner. The meeting for
business was held at 10 4. M, and officers were
elected Tor the ensuing year. The afternoon
was taken up with addresses and music. At 4
p. III. the Reunion came TO an end, and with
many handshakings and "come again, old boy"
from one and another, the comrades separated
yow,ng to meet again. The thanks of the
GAR. are due TO the numerous candidates who
hOnorcd US with their presence and contributed
so literally to the relief fund.
MASSACHUSETTS,.
About 30 of the survivors Of the I'd Mass.
held Il Reunion at Boston recently. Among
those present were Gen. Coggswell, of Salem !;
Rev. George A. Thayer, now OF Cincinnati !;
Mai. john A. Fox, and Rev. A. H. Quint Each
| OF these gentlemen made addresses after the an
nual dinner, and the Corresponding Secretary,
j. X. Merritt, of Swampscott, presented an in
terestlng sketch of the more prominent suryiv-
/ ing members of the regiment. A committee
of five was appointed to confer with a similar
committee from the Sd Mass, with which the
I'd was associated in the Atlanta campaign, for
the purpose OF arranging for joint Reunion
/ during the coming year. Letters were read
! from Gen. Andrews, of West Point. former
| Lieutenant-C Colonel of the regiment; Capt. q.
| Wheaton, of Detroit, formerly First Adjutaut !;
/ Capt. Everett PattisOn, of st. Louis, formerly
of this city, and others. The Executive Com
mittee of last year were reelected, and the fol-
| lowing new board of officers chosen for the en-
suing year President, Capt. w. T. McAIpin; ;
| V.-P.. Henry Kesselhuth; Treas, +. z. Loud,
OF Quincy; See, Dexter Baldwin, of Lowell !;
| Cor See, j. IL. Merritt, of Swampscott.
| The 22d annual Reunion and dinner of the
| survivors of the Both Mass. was held at Boston
recently. There were about $50 veterans pres
| ent. The reports of the Secretary and Trea-
surer indicated that the association is in u
healthy condition. The following officers were
] Il ttxa u
Sumner Carruth; V.-P's, Col. Albert A. Pope,
Benjamin NJ Marchant, Newell Webster; Sec.
| and Treas, Il. T.. Cutter; Executive Commit
tee, Henry y. Fisher, John n. Morse, James Z.
Coolidge, Fred BOardman, f. G.. Wood Chap,
David b. Murray. 1t was voted to hold the
next Reunion at Walfham.
The first annual Reunion of the survivors of
the 56th Mass. was held at Boston recently.
The report of the Committee on Constitution
and By Laws was with few unimportant
amendments, approved. At this stage of the
! proceedings Col. Weld entered the hall, and
was awarded generous welcome. Letters OF
regret were read from q number of veterans
who were unable to be present. Tho old Off
GERS were unanimously elected for the ensu-
ing year. They are: President, Gen. Stephen
| NJ. Weld; V.-P., Maj. II. Il. Adams; Sec, Serg't
George S. Evens; Treas, Capt George L.
| Fletcher. banquet was next in order.
The survivors of the 23d Mass. held their 18th
annual Reunion at Beverly recently, 40 or more
members being present. A meeting was first
held in Grand Army Hall, Col John W. Ray
mOnd presiding. The old board of officers was
reelected: President Col Raymond; AdJt
Henry Ii. Pierce; q. NJ, w. l.. Welch Chap
j. b. Clark. 1t was voted to hold the next
election in New Bedford on Sept 2S, 1888
The deaths of Comrades +. NJ. Day. Serg't III
Atkins, Serg't q. III. Bliss, Il. III. Greene, Surg
Silas q. Stone, Charles Annable and Henry c.
Coas were reported, and resolutions to their
memory were also adopted. The regiment
marched up street to the First Church. where
they were photographed. They then returned
TO the dining hall. Dinner was served by Kill
ham, of Beverly. in Lefavour's Opera House
about 200 plates being laid. Prayer was offer
ed by the Chaplain. During the dinner, Gen
Cogsweil, of Salem, entered the hall amid loud
applause. After dinner the Salem brass band
stationed in the balcony, interspersed music
with the speaking. The President of the asso
citation introduced COmrade Henry b. Pierce n.
POSTMASTER. The Secretary of the Common
wealth said he would give as the first toast
1.-The County of Essex, the State of Massachu
sets, the Grand Army of the Republic and tn,
Government of the United States" To re
spOnd TO this he would call ON an ex-MayOr O
the Shire town, an ex-senator of the State,
Past Department Commander and q presen
Member OF Congress, Gen. William Cogswell
Gen. Cogswell, on arising, was warmly greeted
and made a ringing speech. Toastmaste
Pierce next announced The Babes in tn
Woods" when the curtain rolled up and ex
posed to view three comrades and q magnifcen
| mahopauy rOli-ton desk which Comraie a ra,